suspension vs caesura

caesura vs suspension

suspension and caesura both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
suspension	Yes	No	No	No
caesura	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, caesura is a hyponym of suspension; that is, caesura is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suspension:

suspension: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
caesura: a pause or interruption (as in a conversation)

Other hyponyms of suspension include lapse, blackout, dead air, delay, hold, postponement, time lag, wait, halftime, relief, respite, rest, rest period, time-out, letup, lull.

suspension (noun)	caesura (noun)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)	a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line
a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)	a pause or interruption (as in a conversation)
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
temporary cessation or suspension
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Difference between suspension and caesura

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